The Jordan Harbinger Show

381: Neal Brennan | Comedy's Triple Threat

Jul 23, 2020

Neal Brennan, a comedy writer and co-creator of Chappelle's Show, shares insights from his Netflix special, 3 Mics. He discusses the innovative three-part structure of his show, emphasizing how personal struggles fuel comedy. Neal reflects on the connection between childhood trauma and humor, and the importance of authenticity in storytelling. He also offers advice on finding true happiness beyond achievements, and shares tips on resilience in the comedy industry, encouraging genuine connections over networking for personal gain.

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Crafting Comedy: Innovation and Authenticity

15min

The Complex Interplay of Childhood Trauma and Comedy

2min

Navigating Comedy: Resilience and Reflection

17min

The Illusion of External Achievements

2min

Embracing Authenticity in Comedy

6min

Resilience in the Comedy Revival: Starting from Scratch

3min

Voices Unveiled: The Art of Video Game Acting

4min

Exploring Comedy, Connection, and Personal Growth

4min

Neal Brennan (@nealbrennan) is a comedy writer/producer/director, co-creator of Chappelle's Show, host of the How Neal Feel podcast, and is featured in his own live standup solo show 3 Mics at Netflix.

What We Discuss with Neal Brennan:

How Neal's 3 Mics show came about, and the idea behind its three parts: one-liners, emotional stuff, and stand up.
The comedy-writing process and how it mirrors real life.
A mindset to get a more realistic handle on the potential outcome of a given project or situation.
Tips on getting happy from a guy who's tried everything -- and why achievement can't be a substitute for happiness.
When networking, remember Neal's sage words: "No one's going to help you in a way that's not beneficial to them."
And so much more...

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